A/N: Hi everyone! Currently writing on "Dinner for Two" so I may be late to update any prompts I haven't written yet, I'm sorry! Originally, this chapter was supposed to be "Balcony Scene" but I just… had to write this one shot first, for whatever weird reason lol. Furgive me! :3

ANSWERS TO REVIEWS:

Hitomi-nya: I'm actually also supportive of Lukanette, I still ship Marichat and Adrienette and all but it's nothing bad if there's something new for a change :3 Heh, maybe I made him not so oblivious in that chapter, tbh it even surprised me lol

Yoitsu: Haha thanks! I like writing hyperventilating Marinette scenes ^_^

Prompt: MamaMarinette can't catch a break when her children start a scene in public that alerts all of Paris! Aged up Marichat, Adrienette!

Rated: K+

Enjoy!

To the Rescue

"Hugo!" Emma's ice-cream fell to the ground as the akuma approached the little girl as she screamed for her parent, shaking like a leaf.

Her brother leaped to her defense, wobbly on his feet but determination shining in his forest green eyes, "H-hey…g-get away from my sister!" he raised his little arms up in defense, but his shaking knees betrayed the fear he felt at the intimidating akuma before the two children.

The akuma scoffed, clearly annoyed by the two cowering children, "Tch, I didn't sign up to deal with little brats. I, Cementor, will gladly dispose of you if it means creating the spotless pavement Paris direly needs!" he aimed his large cement mixer, which seemed attached to his forearm, straight at the children, Hugo protectively standing in front of his sister to shield her as best as he could.

And then, a battle cry.

There was a blur of blue and black and a heavy, metallic object hit Cementor straight in the head, causing the man to crash into the nearest lamp post and groan out in pain.

A shadow passed over the two shivering children and Hugo hesitantly lifted his head to see what happened, "M-Mom?" his eyes widened.

Marinette, clad in her full civilian glory, the groceries abandoned next to her, stood protectively before her children with a rare, dark scowl on her face, fists at her side, legs apart and bent.

Emma sniffled, eyes wide at seeing her mother, "M-Mommy!" tears streamed down her cheeks and Marinette quickly leaned down on one knee toward her children to inspect them for injuries.

"Are you two alright? Did he hurt you?" there would be more than hell to pay if Hawkmoth even dared to go so far as to touch her children.

Hugo shook his head shakily, "W-we're fine, but w-woah, did you throw that metal? That was so-Mom!" the wide look of horror on her son's face made Marinette turn back around.

Cementor was on his feet again, looking angry.

His right arm, the one with the cement rotator, spun wildly, steam coming out of it steadily as the cement inside grew hotter and a look of rage filled the akuma's face, "I'll get you for that you-" and suddenly, the familiar butterfly symbol appeared before the akuma's face, momentarily making him freeze.

Marinette braced herself, wondering what would happen.

"Cementor, what are you doing?! I told you to get me Ladybug and Chat Noir's Miraculous, not hurting children!" Hawkmoth mentally added, "Especially not my grandkids!" the cane in his hand was shaking profusely.

Cementor's will seemed to break even Hawkmoth's control, if only temporarily, "In order for them to come, I have to create a scene don't I?" Hawkmoth had no idea how ruthless this particular akuma would become. Sure, he was a recently fired streetworker due to his perfectionist tendencies costing the company too much money in order to cover for all the expenses the man made due to increased production costs in having an immaculate road that cost time and money.

Cementor roared in his rage, eyes zeroing in on Marinette and the two cowering children behind her, "Let's see if Ladybug and Chat Noir arrive if I try to cement you to the ground!"

The rotator spun faster on his arm and Marinette, while lacking Ladybug's handy vision, looked around for anything to use as a weapon or shield until she could transform somewhere safely.

Her eyes zeroed in on a sewer lid, the same thing she had thrown at him earlier and she dived for it, quickly picking it up with her Ladybug strength and kneeling down to cover both herself and her children, bunching up her jacket in front of her hands to hold the handles of the sewer lid steady.

Hugo and Emma clung to her desperately as the full force of the hot cement hit their makeshift shield and Marinette grunted from the strain, the continuous, ferocious blast challenging her upper arm strength.

She could feel her jacket, which she used as a protective layer between her naked hands and the ever increasingly hot metal, beginning to heat up as well. She had to think quick, her children were endangered and she was running out of time.

She had to get somewhere safe.

Her arms were shaking from holding the weight up for so long, especially while out of the suit and the burning hot sensation of her fingers nearly being burned off from the overheated metal finally made her drop the heavy lid, right before the stream of molten hot cement stopped.

It seemed like Cementor had run out of clay to play with.

Marinette quickly staggered to her feet, feeling Tikki buzzing nervously in her purse, ready to spring into action.

It was a race against time but she had to do it. Quickly scooping up Emma and Hugo, Marinette raced in the opposite direction of where Cementor stood, expertly evading any obstacles in her way and maneuvering through cars and narrow alleys. Both her children clutched tightly to her and Marinette tightened her grip in response.

If only he was here-

A loud crashing sound made Marinette pick up her pace, the sound closer than she had expected. Where could she run? Years of being Ladybug had honed her body to possessing qualities of an athlete, but she would be a fool to think she could match an akuma while in civilian form.

She needed to transform!

Quickly turning another corner, Marinette was met with a heart-stopping wave of liquid cement flooding through one of the other narrow alleys in the front, Cementor riding one of the upcoming waves. Another wave of cement blocked the alleyway from where they had come out from, blocking their only escape route.

Marinette's heart sped up.

"Show yourselves Ladybug and Chat Noir! Or do you want me to imprint these beautiful faces forever in stone?" he laughed and Marinette realized not even Hawkmoth was able to control his akuma anymore even if he wanted to.

She had nowhere to run and Marinette, for the first time in a few years, felt despair cling onto her heart like a miasma cloud. There were no more exit routes, she couldn't transform into Ladybug, her children's lives were in danger, her husband was out of town and-

Just as Cementor looked ready to launch another, final attack at the family of three, a large black blur zipped past them and Cementor's eyes widened when the rotator on his arm shattered as if made from delicate porcelain.

Marinette's eyes widened when she heard a loud, sharp hiss and in another instant, a shadowy figure stood protectively in front of them.

Her eyes brimmed with tears of relief, "Took you long enough kitty," she wiped away at the corner of her eye.

"Are you alright?" his ears stood ramrod straight and his tail flicked agitatedly behind him.

Marinette smiled, "Yes…we are now," she could feel Emma clutch tightly at her neck while Hugo's grip on her hand tightened.

Chat Noir's stance was stiff and hardened, every muscle in his body bunched up and tense, he looked ready to launch at the slightest sign of danger.

And he did.

The second Cementor stumbled to his feet, Chat Noir was on him, claws and staff and powerful blows barreling onto him like a tidal wave.

Toxic green eyes were the only thing he saw as he was brutally slammed against the brick wall behind him, his vision blurry, "You dare try to harm my family?" Chat Noir's teeth appeared in a quick display of intimidation and it rattled Cementor to his bones, the realization of his predicament fully settling in.

A hand was on Chat Noir's stiff shoulder and he was about to react on instinct until the familiar voice of his partner rang in his ears, "Easy kitty,"

He roughly released the akuma, and Cementor slid off the wall to the ground in a broken heap, not in any real danger, but not quite unscathed either.

Chat sure did a number on him.

Ladybug smiled, worry still shining brightly in her eyes from the ordeal from before, "Thanks for coming in the nick of time, you saved us, chaton," she whispered, and his expression finally softened when he looked at her, gaze scanning her figure for any visible injuries but she reassured him with a quick smile.

Chat Noir stepped aside to let Ladybug do her work and purify the akuma. He quickly turned around to spot the two children in the same spot their mother left them before she transformed, they still looked scared.

Hugo stepped in front of Emma protectively when Chat Noir approached, but when the superhero kneeled down on one knee and the children got a good look at his softened features, they relaxed.

"Don't worry, everything's alright meow," he grinned at the two, "Are you two hurt?" his tone turned serious again, once again letting his gaze roam over them to check for visible injuries.

Emma shook her head shyly from behind her brother's back, "N-no…m-mommy protected us," Chat's expression softened and he sighed, in relief.

Hugo's face scrunched up in worry, "Wait, where is she? She was here a minute ago! She said she would be back!" Chat Noir's hair stood on end seeing the little boy so distraught but he smiled calmly.

"Don't worry, your mother is fine, she'll be back here in a minute," his soft voice seemed to calm the two children.

He heard Ladybug's signature Lucky Charm and felt the powerful wave spread over Paris, cleansing and repairing all the damage the akuma and in extent, they did.

Chat Noir was disappointed the bruises hadn't stayed on the akuma victim, but the police would take care of the rest. That would need to be enough to thirst his need for revenge.

There was no time for their ritual farewell, after all her kids needed her.

Hawkmoth clenched his fist but slumped to the floor in relief when he saw nothing happened to either his daughter-in-law or his grandchildren, "Nooroo…we have to make a list,"

His kwami couldn't agree more.

After Ladybug disappeared, Marinette appeared from the same alley she had 'disappeared' to earlier to transform and she quickly kneeled down to tend to her kids, who immediately crashed into her arms in relief, sobbing quietly.

Marinette sighed, hugging them tightly. She shared a relieved, knowing look with Chat Noir, who smiled tenderly.

She mouthed a 'thank you' and his expression softened, the ears on his head drooping slightly.

They both stood now, Marinette brushing the last of the remainders of tears off her daughter's face, "Hey you two, it's alright, everything will be fine now," she pecked them each on the forehead tenderly and Chat smiled.

Emma suddenly cried out, "You were so cool mommy! How did you lift that metal up?" two pairs of big eyes looked up at her, one the green of their father and one her bluebell color.

Marinette smiled sheepishly, "Ah, well, mothers can do many things when their children are in danger you know?" she grinned and her children smiled.

Both children suddenly turned toward Chat Noir.

"Thanks for saving us Chat Noir!" the superhero smirked, kneeling down again to ruffle Hugo's messy blonde hair affectionately.

"Of course, just purromise to stay out of trouble alright? Don't worry your mom like that," Chat shared a look with Marinette and the woman huffed with a teasing smile.

Emma seemed mesmerized by the superhero and Chat chuckled, taking her small hand in his and kissing her knuckles sweetly, "I hope the adorable purrincess will stay out of trouble too?" he grinned.

Emma blushed prettily, hiding shyly behind her mother, "Mommy…why does he look a lot like daddy?" both adults froze.

"Uh…W-what? What are you talking about Emma?" Marinette giggled nervously.

Hugo peered up at the tall male curiously, "Hey…she's right mom…" at the proud age of six, Hugo took the role of protective brother seriously, and he prided himself in taking after his father, that also entailed recognizing his own father, even in a leather getup, "…Dad?"

Chat blanched.

"Daddy!" Emma sprung from her hiding spot behind her mother's legs and flung herself at Chat Noir, who expertly caught her in his arms safely.

"Uh, wait, kids-" Chat attempted to defend himself, try to diffuse the situation before they caused a scene, but it was too late.

The police arrived.

Oh, oh.

Officer Roger was the first one to report as usual, "Scout the area for any injured among the rubble!" what rubble? "Ah, Chat Noir, thank you for saving the day yet again," he tipped his hat to the hero and he nodded back respectfully to the older male, before he looked down at the distraught akuma victim, "You'll be causing no more trouble for a while," with that, several of his men apprehended the former akuma victim.

"I just wanted flat streets! Is that so much to ask?!" Cementor, or more precisely Clement Voiru, was not only Hawkmoth's latest victim, but also had a small criminal record.

Chat Noir pouted and Marinette recognized the expression, "Bad kitty," she chastised, knowing how much her partner wanted to punch the man some more, to be honest, she felt the same after having her children endangered like that.

Finally Roger noticed something off about the superhero, "Uh…I didn't know you had kids," he tipped his hat again, as if that would help improve his eyesight and both Marinette and Chat Noir flushed.

"A-ah, t-these aren't my kids sir, you see I just saved them from the akuma! Nothing much!" he laughed, gently setting down Emma but the little girl was still staring up at him with a pout.

Marinette giggled, "That's right, we are so thankful that Chat Noir managed to save us,"

Roger seemed to realize his mistake and he quickly apologized, "Oh! My apologies, I bid you a good day then!"

Both adults sighed once the police cars vanished and Chat Noir's ring beeped, "Oh, looks like it's time for a cat nap," he shared one last look with Marinette and a quick glance down at the kids, before preparing to leap into the air with the help of his staff.

A tug on his tail gave him pause and his eyes widened when he saw it was Emma who tugged on it.

Figures.

"Wait!" perplexed, Chat Noir kneeled down to be at her eye level, wary and intrigued what she wanted.

Shyly, with pretty pink cheeks, Emma got on her tip toes and gave a small sloppy kiss to Chat Noir's cheek.

Marinette had to cover her mouth with her hands to stifle her giggles but Hugo watched her from the corner of his eye, confused.

Chat Noir stared down at the little girl in astonishment, before he smiled fondly, "A kiss from the fair purrincess, what honor!" he bowed gracefully, broad shoulders shaking slightly in barely suppressed mirth while the little girl giggled bashfully.

"Daddy always says that too whenever I kiss him!" Emma covered her blushing face and Chat stiffened.

"Ahh, your dad knows what he's talking about!" he grinned sheepishly, preparing himself for Plagg's relentless teasing when he detransformed, "Fair well citizens!" and he quickly bounded off.

Marinette finally let her giggles escape, failing to catch the confused looks from her children.

Adrien arrived home in the night, tired but relieved to be home. He dropped his suitcase quietly in the living room and took off his shoes and jacket, quietly making his way toward his children's room to see if they were asleep.

They weren't.

He knew because of the little snickers coming from the two small beds.

With cat-like reflexes, Adrien sneaked up on his son first, "Rawr!" Hugo quietly laughed with laughter, happiness radiating off him at seeing his father again.

"Dad! You're home!" arms and legs were wrapped around Adrien and the man chuckled, carefully settling his son back into bed, "You wouldn't believe what happened today!"

Adrien's green eyes twinkled in mirth, "Oh? What did happen?" while he was tucking his son in.

His daughter's voice reached his ears from her side of the room, "Chat Noir saved us today!" she sounded excited and that made Adrien grin.

Adrien chuckled, "Really? Wow. Do you like Chat Noir?"

Hugo grinned, "He's pretty cool! I know Emma likes him!"

Adrien couldn't help but secretly fawn over the fact how cute his little princess looked with her puffed up pink cheeks and little crossed arms, "Do not!"

"Do too!" Hugo stuck his tongue out.

"Do not!" Emma did the same.

"You said you wanted to maarryyy him!" Hugo laughed and Adrien rose an eyebrow in amusement.

Until his eyes widened in realization.

Wait, what?

Emma's whole face was red as she wrinkled the covers of her comforter, "W-well-y-you said you wanted to be like him one day!" she stuck her tongue out at her brother again.

Adrien sighed, shushing his children, "Shhh, now go back to bed, mommy is asleep by now," Adrien gently kissed his son's forehead before moving over to nuzzle and kiss his daughter's cheek affectionately, earning a giggle from her as she burrowed under the covers when he tucked her in.

"Good night Emma, Hugo," Adrien whispered quietly as he headed for the door.

His children whispered back, "Good night dad / daddy," with a fond smile, Adrien closed the door behind himself.

He sighed and stretched, hearing several bones pop and feeling several muscles ache from the akuma attack today. He might have overdone it with the third one after all.

Unbuttoning his business shirt, Adrien headed for the bedroom, quietly opening the door.

He knew she was awake the second he walked in, "Waiting for me?" he shed his shirt and pants, walking over to the bed.

Marinette smiled sleepily, "Always," Adrien smiled when he easily slid into bed next to his wife, gathering her up in his arms.

His hands immediately inspected her own hands, squinting hard in the dark to make out any burn marks or injuries. She giggled, "I'm fine chaton, lucky charm healed everything," she smiled at her husband's concern, "I was more concerned for how quickly our kids recognized you," she sighed, "All those times not even we recognized each-other…maybe it had something to do with Tikki and Plagg's magic?" the kwamis were sleeping peacefully in their little make shift beds, dead to the world after the stressful day.

Adrien shrugged, yawning tiredly, "Who knows…we could ask them in the morning," he pulled his wife flush to him, smirking when she cuddled close to him like a cat.

"I wanted to ask you something…"

Marinette opened an eye, listening.

Adrien bit his lip, "….Would you marry Chat Noir?"

Marinette, now fully awake, lifted her head from the crook of her husband's neck to look him square in the eye, "Are we sure lucky charm healed all the damage? Maybe something happened to your brain," she teasingly poked at his messy hair and Adrien gently captured her hand in his.

His gaze was dead serious, "Marinette, I'm serious,"

She laughed, "What brought on this question chaton?"

Adrien blushed to the roots of his hair and he coughed, "Uh…well…uh…" he pouted, "…Emma said she wanted to marry Chat Noir…"

Marinette burst into a fit of giggles against Adrien's chest and the man huffed, looking down at his laughing wife, "It's not funny,"

Marinette snorted, "Oh, of course it isn't kitten." She grinned widely up at him.

Adrien frowned, "Since when didn't she want to marry me anymore?"

Marinette rolled her eyes, "Adrien, she is only six,"

Adrien's pout deepened, "But….but…even Hugo said Chat Noir was cool!"

"That's because superheroes are cool honey," she tenderly caressed his cheek, "But nobody is cooler than mommy and daddy in the long run," she winked and Adrien relaxed, sighing.

"Besides, I think you need to talk to Plagg again in case it wasn't obvious – you are Chat Noir, silly," she giggled.

Adrien huffed," Yeah, I know that but…but…I thought I was cooler than Chat Noir!" Adrien made a face and he hissed.

Marinette rolled onto her back, small giggles shaking her body as she tried to not embarrass her husband and laugh at him again.

After all, he had saved them today, he deserved a little cat nap.

Bonus:

"Um…Marinette, have you seen the news?" Marinette looked at her partner and husband, who was staring at the screen intently and she moved from her perch at the kitchen table toward him, the book she was reading in her hands as she also looked at the TV.

There was an announcement.

"Paris is still recovering from the latest wave of akuma attacks, but we have a pressing report for all of Paris to see!"

Marinette and Adrien leaned forward anxiously.

"Who would have thought that Paris' superhero Chat Noir, Paris' resident cat and Ladybug's partner, has a family?!"

Marinette's book fell from her hands.

"A citizen recorded the private family moment right after the akuma attack. Chat Noir was holding a little girl in his arms, who seemed far too comfortable for him not to be in some way related to her. Not to mention, the mother of the children appeared to be none other than Marinette Dupain-Cheng, daughter-in-law of Gabriel Agreste! What could this mean?!"

Staring blankly at the screen for several long moments, Adrien cleared his throat.

"…Why is even the public shocked that you wouldn't marry Chat Noir?" he crossed his arms with a pout.

Marinette groaned.

…I have this weird urge to write fluffy family moments…like pregnant Marinette doting Adrien/Chat kind of fics… :3 Thanks for reading!